THE DISASTER

Directed by

Gela Kandelaki

Georgia 1979 97 MIN

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Synopsis

In a nineteenth-century Georgian village, a labourer named Anton suddenly collapses while working in the fields. The entire community gathers outside his home to demonstrate its concern, but compassion soon gives way to superstition, arguments, and mutual accusations. Based on a work by Davit Kldiashvili, this tragicomedy offers an ironic portrait of a society in which expressions of sympathy can quickly turn into ritual, empty phrases, and collective absurdity.

Credits

Director: Gela Kandelaki
Screenplay: Gela Kandelaki, Anzor Salukvadze, based on the work by Davit Kldiashvili
Cinematography: Jimsher Kristesashvili
Editing: Sopio Machaishvili
Music: Temur Bakuradze
Sound Design: Madona Tevzadze
Production Design: Zaal Megvinetukhutsesi
Cast: Nataliya Khelidze, Tina Sisauri, Boris Khetsuriani, Grigol Natsvlishvili, Rapiel Bendeliani, Givi Bendeliani, Abesalom Ghoghoberishvili, Yuri Eremishvili
Producers: Film Studio - „Georgian Film“